Purastampur - Simulia, Balasore

Purastampur is a village situated in the Simulia tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Similia and around 30 km from Baleshwar. Pahitorana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purastampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purastampur is 394153. The village covers a total geographical area of 49 hectares and falls under the 756134 pincode. Basudebpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Purastampur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Simulia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhadrak Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Purastampur

According to the 2011 Census, Purastampur village had a total population of 239 people, including 116 males and 123 females, living in 50 households. The sex ratio was 1,060 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.60%, with male literacy at 95.00% and female literacy at 84.31%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Purastampur

Purastampur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Purastampur

Purastampur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sabira, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basudebpur to Purastampur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Purastampur is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purastampur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Purastampur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Purastampur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Purastampur village are given below:

FAQs about Purastampur